It has been boldly proposed that Channel Seven’s new show Stranded On Honeymoon Island will be even bigger than Married At First Sight.
The “extreme” reality dating show will see single contestants spend three weeks together on a desert island with a potential partner in search of love.
As anticipation grows for its launch later this year, it has been claimed that the programme, made by the same producers as Channel Nine’s MAFS, it could be Aussie TV’s next big thing.
According to a source, the premiere of the new series was delayed because the network “invested” even more money in producing it.
speaking to Yahoo Australiathe source suggested the extra money was to compete with Channel Nine’s big TV hits such as MAFS and The Block.
It has been boldly claimed that Channel Seven’s new show Stranded On Honeymoon Island will be even bigger than Married At First Sight – with producers said to be “throwing money” at the show.
A source suggested producers spent a lot of money securing Jackie O Henderson (pictured) as the show’s narrator.
The source also suggested that producers splashed out cash to secure radio icon Jackie O Henderson as the show’s narrator.
They shared, “When you pull out your checkbook from the highest-paid radio host in the country, you know you have faith in your product.”
A steamy trailer for the upcoming show featured twelve single men and women hoping to find love while marooned on a remote South Pacific island.
The video promises an equal mix of romance and adventure, as the cast works to form romances while battling the elements.
One scene shows the new bride and groom literally jumping off a yacht into the crystal-clear water and then kissing passionately underwater.
As anticipation builds for its release, it has been claimed that the series, made by the same producers as Channel Nine’s MAFS, could be TV’s next big thing.
Another cliffhanger captured a woman confronting her male partner, asking him why he “is in a relationship outside of this.”
‘Are we on Honeymoon Island… or Nightmare Island?’ another cast member asked.
It looks set to be a gripping reality series that combines the romance and drama of Married At First Sight with the adventure and excitement of Australian Survivor.
Seven’s head of programming Angus Ross said of the show: “We’re taking the reality dating genre to a whole new addictive level.”
‘Combines budding love with the adventure of a lifetime. “We have no doubt that viewers will enjoy every minute of this bold and exciting new format.”
A steamy trailer for the upcoming show featured twelve single men and women hoping to find love while marooned on a remote island in the South Pacific.
The video promises an equal mix of romance and adventure, as the cast works to form romances while battling the elements.
On the other hand, the show’s narrator, Jackie, was recently forced to face a report. who “stole” Ada Nicodemou’s work after her own mother asked her about the rumors.
On The Kyle And Jackie O Show, Jackie said that her mother sent her a New Idea article that claimed she had stolen Ada Varados’ work on Honeymoon Island.
Jackie pressed on the rumors: “I honestly don’t even know if they have that story right, to be honest.”
Jackie explained that Ada had debuted a first look at the series at last year’s Seven ‘Upfronts’ event, which many thought indicated her involvement in the show.
But Jackie insisted she didn’t believe Ada, 47, had ever been promised that she would be the host or narrator of the series because of that.
Separately, the show’s narrator, Jackie, was forced to confront a report that she “stole” Ada Nicodemou’s work (pictured) after her own mother asked her about the rumours.
“Because she presented that, I mean, she’s a Seven personality, they assumed that then she would be the presenter on that show or narrate that show,” Jackie said.
“I don’t think they got the story right at all.”
Co-host Kyle Sandilands, 52, agreed with Jackie, adding that Ada “wasn’t even in the running for (the position).”
A source close to the situation suggested that the decision to bring Jackie on board could be driven by business strategy.
“It’s a good business idea for Seven to hire Jackie for Honeymoon Island,” the source explained.
‘Seven bosses probably know that shows like MAFS get a lot of airtime on KIIS airwaves and were smart to secure Kyle for Australian Idol where he was able to increase his share. Now they have Jackie to ensure that Honeymoon Island is a ratings success.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.